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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,143.29, 81,617.97 and 32,286.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,143.29, 81,617.97 and 32,286.39 is: 44,555.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,143.29 : 81,617.97 = 32,286.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,143.29/81,617.97 = 32,286.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,143.29x = 81,617.97 × 32,286.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,143.29x = 2,635,149,610.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,635,149,610.43/59,143.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,555.34

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